Wingnut Wings 1:32 Albatros B.II Early

[KitRookie37]

Hello ladies and gentlemen,
More thanks for sharing. I'll use this tuto soonly.
Best regards.
Alain.

[andyw]

Thank you very much for the leather effect guide. I too will give that a go (as soon as I find some Mr Weather and some Vallejo varnish)

[IvotB]

Leather looks very convincing.   
Now that is yet another high standard here that I should try to achieve as well on my B.II

Thanks for the tutorial.

regards,
Ivo

[Doug Mace]

Thank you very much for the leather effect guide. I too will give that a go (as soon as I find some Mr Weather and some Vallejo varnish)

George, Andy....Mr Color weathering: http://hobbywave.com/modeling_supplies/paints/mr-color

[Pgtaylorart]

Thank you very much for the leather effect guide. I too will give that a go (as soon as I find some Mr Weather and some Vallejo varnish)

George, Andy....Mr Color weathering: http://hobbywave.com/modeling_supplies/paints/mr-color

Thank you, Doug. I just ordered the paints!

George

[Des]

Thanks James for showing us the technique you used to create your leather look, this will come in very useful.

Des.

[FarEast]

So with the O'Shogatsu Holiday (New Years) here in Japan kicking in and having to take a forced holiday from Motorcycle school (I'm aiming for my unlimited CC license) and also having completed all the work my wife wanted me to do around the house I was finally able to sit down and give the Albatros 100% of my attention.

First up was completing all the little internal details.

The fuel in the pump and line was created by giving the surface a single coat of Tamiya Yellow.



Next up was the observers work station





This image really shows off the cracked and rippled/mottled leather around the seams and on the cushion.



So with those last pieces down it was time to take one last shot of the cockpit internals and then close here up.

[rhwinter]

This is truly WONDERFUL, James! What an Artist you are!
All the best for 2016,
Richard

[RAGIII]

James, Brilliant cockpit work and equally brilliant Photography! I am really enjoying watching this one!
RAGIII

[Pgtaylorart]

Incredible, James! What did you use for the four brass switches on the right side of the instrument panel? Did you make them from brass rod?

I've ordered the Mr. Weathering paints, but it's going to take a while to get them. My seats will have to wait.

George

[coyotemagic]

That's a truly gorgeous interior, James!  Looking forward to seeing what you do next year!
Cheers,
Bud

[radio]

Outstanding work James.
Cheers
Martin

[FarEast]

Incredible, James! What did you use for the four brass switches on the right side of the instrument panel? Did you make them from brass rod?

I've ordered the Mr. Weathering paints, but it's going to take a while to get them. My seats will have to wait.

George

Yes it's 0.3mm brass rod that is crushed and shaped at one end - the pilot holes are already there and waiting for you!

[Umlaufmotor]

You're doing a wonderful job at the Albatros B.II, in the Far East, FarEast 
I will try your "leather-tutorial", very interesting, thank you for that!

Which bike do you want to drive in Japan, James? - I ask only out of curiosity.

[FarEast]

You're doing a wonderful job at the Albatros B.II, in the Far East, FarEast 
I will try your "leather-tutorial", very interesting, thank you for that!

Which bike do you want to drive in Japan, James? - I ask only out of curiosity.

The bike will be for commuting so nothing massive, just a 250cc designed for city work. I'm torn between 4 bikes however my tastes really are towards the street bikes rather than the race type - The Yamaha MT25 is leading my polls though